Dr. Dong Wang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wang’s research focuses on understanding transcription epigenetic regulation, chromatin dynamics, DNA damage repair, and developing novel anticancer drugs. His group takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining structural biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, computational biology, and genetic methods to study key protein complexes involved in fundamental processes and pathways. By investigating cell processes related to DNA lesions, Dr. Wang aims to understand the mechanisms of drug action and resistance, paving the way for rational improvements in novel anticancer drugs.

Research Interests

Transcription Epigenetic Regulation Chromatin Dynamics DNA Damage Repair Anticancer Drug Development

Awards

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OKeanos-CAPA Young Investigator Award

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Kimmel Scholar Award

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UCSD Academic Senate Research Grant Award

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CIBA Young Scientist Award

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NIH Pathway Independence Award (K99/R00)

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Career Development Program Special Fellow Award

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ASBMB Travel Award

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ASBMB Chromosome Cycle Theme Poster Award

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Anna Fuller Fund Graduate Fellowship

Courses

Pharmaceutical Chemistry (SPPS 221) Pharmaceutical Chemistry III (SPPS 223) Concepts Pharmacy Practice (SPPS 202A) Principles Pharmaceutical Science Drug Development (SPPS 263A) CTIPS (SPPS218B) Macromolecular Recognition (Chem 209) Chemical Biology (Chem 216) Molecular Biology (BIM100) Molecular Cell Biology (BIM254)

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).